Packet: Datacenter Moratorium, Millage Rates, TIA agreements, CDBG-DR application, LAS Holding Pond Sludge Removal @ LCC 2026-08-24

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Something we’d been told for many weeks would never happen may happen Tuesday: the Lowndes County Commission will vote on a Data Center Moratorium, as promised by a county announcement Friday.

Does this mean no datacenters? Of course not. It’s just a delay of 60 days, while the county works on its datacenter ordinance.

But it’s some small sign that maybe the county is listening to the many people who have proposed a moratorium. As recently as July 28 we were told Lowndes County will not be doing a moratorium. Now it’s on the agenda.

We still see no indication of any planned Public Hearings for the draft datacenter ordinance, and nobody outside the county government has seen any draft, so far as I know.

They will also be setting the milage rates, with a rollback for the county-wide millage, and the same as usual for VLPRA, VLCIA, and Fire Services.

They will vote on two TIA items, one for Twin Lakes Road, and three items about a CDBG-DR funding application.

And, finally, a complicated bid solution for Land Application System (LAS) Holding Pond Sludge Removal.

[Packet: Datacenter Moratorium, Millage Rates, TIA agreements, CDBG-DR applic., LAS Holding Pond Sludge Removal @ LCC 2026-08-24]
Packet: Datacenter Moratorium, Millage Rates, TIA agreements, CDBG-DR applic., LAS Holding Pond Sludge Removal @ LCC 2026-08-24

Here is the agenda.

See also the board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request, is on the LAKE website, with images of each page below. Why the county does not put that packet on its own website continues to be mysterious.

LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
WORK SESSION, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m
327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor

  1. Call To Order
  2. Invocation
  3. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag
  4. Minutes For Approval
    1. Work Session – August 10, 2026 & Regular Session – August 11, 2026
  5. For Consideration
    1. Adoption of the 2026 County-Wide Millage Rate

      Documents:Adoption of the 2026 County-Wide Millage Rate.html

    2. Adoption of Special District Millage for the Industrial Authority

      Documents:Adoption of Special District Millage for the Industrial Authority.html

    3. Adoption of Special District Millage for the Parks and Recreation Authority

      Documents:Adoption of Special District Millage for the Parks and Recreation Authority.html

    4. Adoption of Special District Millage for Fire Services

      Documents:Adoption of Special District Millage for Fire Services.html

    5. Batch 1 Resurfacing P.I. # 0020532 – Transportation Improvement Act (TIA) Project Agreement

      Documents:Batch 1 Resurfacing P.I. 0020532 – Transportation Improvement Act Project Agreement.html

    6. Twin Lakes Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I. # 0016280 Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Supplemental Agreement No. 1

      Documents:Twin Lakes Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I. 0016280 Transportation Investment Act Supplemental Agreement No. 1.html

    7. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Conflict of Interest

      Documents:2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funding Application – Conflict of Interest.html

    8. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Engineering Selection

      Documents:2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funding Application – Engineering Selection.html

    9. 2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Submittal Resolution

      Documents:2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Submittal Resolution.html

    10. Data Center Moratorium

      Documents:Data Center Moratorium.html

  6. Bids
    1. Land Application System (LAS) Holding Pond Sludge Removal

      Documents:Land Application System Holding Pond Sludge Removal.html

  7. Reports – County Manager
  8. Citizens Wishing To Be Heard – Please State Your Name and Address
  9. Adjournment

[PROPOSED AGENDA]
PROPOSED AGENDA
PDF

[Adjournment]
Adjournment
PDF

Adoption of the 2026 County-Wide Millage Rate

[The county-wide millage rate for 2026 should be set at the rollback rate of 4.960 mills. This represents a reduction of 0.091 mills from 2025.]
The county-wide millage rate for 2026 should be set at the rollback rate of 4.960 mills. This represents a reduction of 0.091 mills from 2025.
PDF

Adoption of Special District Millage for the Industrial Authority

[The proposed millage for 2026 for the Industrial Authority is 1.10 mills which is no change from 2025.]
The proposed millage for 2026 for the Industrial Authority is 1.10 mills which is no change from 2025.
PDF

Adoption of Special District Millage for the Parks and Recreation Authority

[The proposed millage for 2026 for the Parks and Recreation Authority is 1.25 mills.]
The proposed millage for 2026 for the Parks and Recreation Authority is 1.25 mills.
PDF

Adoption of Special District Millage for Fire Services

[The 2026 rate should be set at 2.50 mills which is no change from the prior year millage.]
The 2026 rate should be set at 2.50 mills which is no change from the prior year millage.
PDF

Batch 1 Resurfacing P.1. # 0020532 – Transportation Improvement Act (TIA) Project Agreement Work

[BUDGET IMPACT: N/A The agreement is eligible for the project costs up to $13,134.000.00.]
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A The agreement is eligible for the project costs up to $13,134.000.00.
PDF

[TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 PROJECT AGREEMENT]
TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 PROJECT AGREEMENT
PDF

[NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and the benefits to flow from one to the]
NOW, THEREFORE
PDF

[notice to proceed to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT to stake the ROW and proceed with all pre-acquisition ROW]
notice to proceed to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT to stake the ROW and proceed with all pre-acquisition ROW
PDF

[reject the bids. If a recommendation to award is given by the DEPARTMENT a written Notice to Proceed with]
reject the bids. If a recommendation to award is given by the DEPARTMENT a written Notice to Proceed with
PDF

[DEPARTMENT of written Notice to Proceed for each Phase as outline in Article 1.D above.]
DEPARTMENT of written Notice to Proceed for each Phase as outline in Article 1.D above.
PDF

[ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT IMMEDIATELY UPON NOTICE TO THE LOCAL]
ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT IMMEDIATELY UPON NOTICE TO THE LOCAL
PDF

[Costs eligible for reimbursement are those ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS as defined in Article Vi,]
Costs eligible for reimbursement are those ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS as defined in Article Vi,
PDF

[Page 15]
Page 15
PDF

[cause, or for no cause upon sixty (60) days written notice to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT, notwithstanding any]
cause, or for no cause upon sixty (60) days written notice to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT, notwithstanding any
PDF

[Records Act, 0.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, et.seq., the restrictions and penalties set forth herein shall not apply.]
Records Act, 0.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, et.seq., the restrictions and penalties set forth herein shall not apply.
PDF

[amended by Supplemental Agreement No.1 dated October 23, 2013, and Supplemental Agreement]
amended by Supplemental Agreement No.1 dated October 23, 2013, and Supplemental Agreement
PDF

[executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and]
executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and
PDF

[G. LOCAL GOVERNMENT acknowledges and agrees that failure to complete appropriate]
G. LOCAL GOVERNMENT acknowledges and agrees that failure to complete appropriate
PDF

[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
PDF

[EXHIBITS]
EXHIBITS
PDF

[EXHIBIT A WORK SCHEDULE Lowndes County Batch 1 Resurfacing (36 local roads), P.I. 0020532]
EXHIBIT A WORK SCHEDULE Lowndes County Batch 1 Resurfacing (36 local roads), P.I. 0020532
PDF

[EXHIBIT B SCOPE AND PROCEDURE]
EXHIBIT B SCOPE AND PROCEDURE
PDF

[APPENDICES]
APPENDICES
PDF

[APPENDIX A LOCAL PROJECT DELIVERY APPLICATION]
APPENDIX A LOCAL PROJECT DELIVERY APPLICATION
PDF

[to be executed prior to beginning work. A written Notice to Proceed from the Department is also required]
to be executed prior to beginning work. A written Notice to Proceed from the Department is also required
PDF

[Section I - Local Government Applicant Information]
Section I – Local Government Applicant Information
PDF

[Section [1J-—Method of Delivery]
Section [1J-—Method of Delivery
PDF

[Page 30]
Page 30
PDF

[Signature]
Signature
PDF

[APPENDIX B CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCES]
APPENDIX B CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCES
PDF

[APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL IMMIGRATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/ NO SANCTUARY POLICY/FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION]
APPENDIX C CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL IMMIGRATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/ NO SANCTUARY POLICY/FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION
PDF

[APPENDIX D GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT]
APPENDIX D GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT
PDF

[APPENDIX E LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION for the following Projects: Lowndes County Batch 1 Resurfacing (36 local roads), P.I. 0020532]
APPENDIX E LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION for the following Projects: Lowndes County Batch 1 Resurfacing (36 local roads), P.I. 0020532
PDF

[Page 36]
Page 36
PDF

Twin Lakes Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I. # 0016280 Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Supplemental Agreement No. 1

[BUDGET IMPACT: $1,389,400.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (x) TSPLOST]
BUDGET IMPACT: $1,389,400.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (x) TSPLOST
PDF

[NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO mutually agree that for and in consideration of the]
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO mutually agree that for and in consideration of the
PDF

[This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed]
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed
PDF

[Signature]
Signature
PDF

[SUBJECT: Pl# 0016280, Twin Lakes Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Additional TIA Funds]
SUBJECT: Pl# 0016280, Twin Lakes Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Additional TIA Funds
PDF

2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Conflict of Interest

[Page 42]
Page 42
PDF

[Page 43]
Page 43
PDF

[Page 44]
Page 44
PDF

2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Engineering Selection Work

[Staff prepared and advertised the RFP and received 11 (eleven) submissions from civil engineering firms.]
Staff prepared and advertised the RFP and received 11 (eleven) submissions from civil engineering firms.
PDF

2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding Application – Submittal Resolution

[The resolution simply states the facts related to the application and allows the Southern Georgia Regional Commission to complete and submit the application.]
The resolution simply states the facts related to the application and allows the Southern Georgia Regional Commission to complete and submit the application.
PDF

[RESOLUTION]
RESOLUTION
PDF

Data Center Moratorium

[A proposed temporary moratorium on accepting applications for permits for data centers is attached.]
A proposed temporary moratorium on accepting applications for permits for data centers is attached.
PDF

[A RESOLUTION]
A RESOLUTION
PDF

Land Application System (LAS) Holding Pond Sludge

[BUDGET IMPACT: $2,978,848.00 Five bids, reject lowest for lack of experience, accept second lowest, B.A.M.2, Inc.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $2,978,848.00 Five bids, reject lowest for lack of experience, accept second lowest, B.A.M.2, Inc.
PDF

[This Agreement is by and between Lowndes County Board of Commissioners (“Owner”) and]
This Agreement is by and between Lowndes County Board of Commissioners (“Owner”) and
PDF

[Page 52]
Page 52
PDF

[the number of units completed) or, in the event there is no Schedule of Values, as]
the number of units completed) or
PDF

[a. Notice to Proceed.]
a. Notice to Proceed.
PDF

[9. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or]
9. Contractor has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or
PDF

[Page 56]
Page 56
PDF

[Page 57]
Page 57
PDF

[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
PDF

[Page 59]
Page 59
PDF

[Five bids and which to choose --Carter & Sloope Consulting Engineers]
Five bids and which to choose –Carter & Sloope Consulting Engineers
PDF

[enclosing one (1) copy of the Notice of Award for this project. Please execute the Notice of Award]
enclosing one (1) copy of the Notice of Award for this project. Please execute the Notice of Award
PDF

[Page 62]
Page 62
PDF

[NOTICE OF AWARD]
NOTICE OF AWARD
PDF

[NOTICE OF AWARD]
NOTICE OF AWARD
PDF

[Page 65]
Page 65
PDF

August-10-2026-Work-Session-Minutes

[Page 1]
Page 1
PDF

[Lodge Trail Subdivision is located off of Copeland Road across from Lowndes Middle School and is]
Lodge Trail Subdivision is located off of Copeland Road across from Lowndes Middle School and is
PDF

[leaders in your district, make an introduction and invite them to see Partnership Health Center's]
leaders in your district, make an introduction and invite them to see Partnership Health Center’s
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August-11-2026-Regular-Session-Minutes

[Page 1]
Page 1
PDF

[Lodge Trail Subdivision is located off of Copeland Road across from Lowndes Middle School and is]
Lodge Trail Subdivision is located off of Copeland Road across from Lowndes Middle School and is
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[Page 3]
Page 3
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[ADJOURNMENT]
ADJOURNMENT
PDF

P-2025-07-08

[Rezoning Map for Langdale Capital Assets, Inc., 2025-07-08 --LCC]
Rezoning Map for Langdale Capital Assets, Inc., 2025-07-08 –LCC
PDF

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